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Structure
Drinking window
Best 2 to 6 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs6 yrs8 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: peach blossom, apricot, orange blossom, honey
Palate: stone fruit sweetness, floral, candied orange, fresh finish
Maggio Vini's Moscato di Noto is a delicately sweet fortified-adjacent late-harvest Moscato Bianco from the sun-drenched Noto terroir: peach blossom, orange and apricot with balancing acidity from the variety's natural freshness.
What it pairs with
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Fresh fruit tart with pastry cream
The wine's peach-apricot sweetness and floral notes are the natural companion for fruit-based pastry. -
Almond granita
Moscato di Noto is the traditional Sicilian pairing for almond granita and brioche. -
Gelo di melone (watermelon jelly)
The wine's gentle sweetness and floral character match this Sicilian summer dessert.
How to serve Maggio Vini Moscato di Noto
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-12°C. Cellar temperature (8-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a small dessert-wine glass (3-5oz pour): the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Fresh fruit tart with pastry cream, Almond granita, Gelo di melone (watermelon jelly). Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Maggio Vini produces Moscato di Noto from the Maccari contrada near Syracuse, one of the warmest zones in Sicily. The Noto DOC includes a specific classification for Moscato Bianco, reflecting the ancient Siculo-Arab tradition of sweet wine production in the south-east of the island.
- 2004: First Maggio Vini Moscato di Noto from the Maccari contrada
Facts
- Producer
- Maggio Vini · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Moscato Bianco (100%)
- Classification
- Noto DOC
- Oak
- No oak; cold fermentation arrested to preserve sweetness
- ABV
- 11.5%
- Price
- EUR 18-28 per 375ml at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-6 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2004
Frequently asked about Maggio Vini Moscato di Noto
What does Maggio Vini Moscato di Noto taste like?
On the nose, peach blossom, apricot, orange blossom, honey. On the palate, stone fruit sweetness, floral, candied orange, fresh finish. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a sweet-floral, fresh finish. Maggio Vini's Moscato di Noto is a delicately sweet fortified-adjacent late-harvest Moscato Bianco from the sun-drenched Noto terroir: peach blossom, orange and apricot with balancing acidity from the variety's natural freshness.
When should I drink Maggio Vini Moscato di Noto?
Drink 2-6 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Maggio Vini Moscato di Noto?
Fresh fruit tart with pastry cream is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Almond granita and Gelo di melone (watermelon jelly). The wine's peach-apricot sweetness and floral notes are the natural companion for fruit-based pastry.
What grapes are in Maggio Vini Moscato di Noto?
The blend is Moscato Bianco (100%). The wine is classified as Noto DOC.
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